I started playing poker in the 7th grade. My father was a Professional poker player. He played with people like Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim and such. I love playing poker, I guess because It's in my blood. Plus, I love money. I never read any poker books until Hold'um started in California. I think the first book I read was Amarillo Slims first book. It wasn't necessarily about Hold'um but about the old games I grew up playing. My motto is "When I turn 101 I'll think about dying." I used to love playing pool and was rated 48th in California. I also loved free style mountain climbing. But, at 82 years old, I just chase my beautiful wife around the house. I might even catch her some day. :) If I remember correctly, I started playing poker in 2018.